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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Samsung NX210 front
Portability
90
Imaging
62
Features
57
Overall
60

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Samsung NX210
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 222g - 117 x 63 x 37mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Superseded the Samsung NX200
  • Later Model is Samsung NX300
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Samsung NX210, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the NX210 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z50 was introduced 7 years later than the NX210 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung NX210 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z50 grades vs the NX210 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Samsung NX210

 Z50 NX210 
ReleasedOctober 2019August 2012Fresher by 88 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k614kClearer display (+426k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung NX210 over the Nikon Z50

 NX210 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX210

 Z50 NX210 
Manually focus More precise focus

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 provides physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX210 has dimensions of 117mm x 63mm x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Z50 against the NX210.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and NX210 is 74 and 90 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specs. The visual below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and NX210.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z50 to provide you with more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography factors
Samsung NX210 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Samsung NX210
73
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
73
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Samsung NX210 Sports photography details
75
good MP (21MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
56
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography features
Samsung NX210 Travel photography features
77
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (397g)
68
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
resolution is good (20MP)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z50
Landscape photography with Samsung NX210
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
good MP (21 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging details
Samsung NX210 Vlogging details
71
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (397 grams)
34
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (222g)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Nikon Z50 vs Samsung NX210 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Samsung NX210
 Nikon Z50Samsung NX210
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Z50 Samsung NX210
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-10 2012-08-14
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 209 15
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Samsung NX
Available lenses 15 32
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Active Matrix OLED screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, 1st/2nd Curtain, Smart Flash, Manual
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1920 x 810 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 222 grams (0.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 117 x 63 x 37mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 719
Other
Battery life 320 shots 330 shots
Battery format Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 BC1030
Self timer Yes Yes (2 sec to 30 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $857 $625